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Justin Timberlake, Elton John Reps Deny “American Idol” Rumors

Sources close to both Justin Timberlake and Elton John are denying rumors that the entertainment industry standouts are in talks to replace Simon Cowell on “American Idol.”

Worth noting is the fact that THRFeed, the source of the rumors, never actually said that they were in serious negotiations–only that they were on the “Idol” producers’ short list.

Regarding the Elton John rumors, which have been circulating all summer, publicist Gary Farrow called them “absolute rubbish” to Deadline UK.

A Timberlake insider, meanwhile, told Deadline that the possibility of him judging “Idol” is “silly” due to the clash between his current schedule and the time commitment needed to judge the show.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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